白领美丽英文诵典365 -051 Win the Game in the Office (（在线收听）

10. Control problem

Let’s say you need some special work done. Don’t stop with getting agreement.

11. Learn to understand boss language

“if it’s not too much trouble” means,”do it , and the sooner the better”.

12. Learn what other people in the company are doing

What were last year’s big success and failures? How does your job intertwine with all this? Then you’ll understand when, how and where to press for your goals.

13. Get along with your colleagues

Internal battles mean less production. If you are involved in the internal battle with your boss, you’re automatically wrong.

14. Protect the company’s reputation

Never discuss company business and people where strangers can overhear. Even in private, keep silent.

15. Let others win sometimes

“Sounds like a good idea. We’ll do it that way.” If you don’t, people will resent you.

16. Learn timing

Develop the patience to wait for an appropriate occasion.

17. Don’t lie

Lying will make problems worse. If you’re caught in a lie, you loose your credibility.

18. Read your industry’s publications

Indicating you haven’t the time or money to read will shock your bosses. To them, your lack of interest indicates no real career goals. Or worse, they may think that you are ignorant of important professional news.

19. Get to know your peers

Be active in one or more professional or trade organizations. The contacts you make and information you collect help you on a personal level whenever you change jobs, while improving your current status.

20. Never assume other people are operating from your standards

When you find yourself thinking” I would never have expected such behavior from her”, you know you’ve made the mistake of projecting your outlook on to others’ behavior.